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Question posted by ltgbj50 on December 14th, 2015

How Do I Unlock My Sony Rdr-gx255 Dvd Player

First It Was Stuck In Dvd3 Mode. Now It Says Chil Block On The Front And Won't Turn On Help

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Answer #1: Posted by menandro on December 21st, 2015 1:07 AM

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Hi! To unlock the recorder, hold down STOP button on the recorder until child lock disappears from the front panel display. The recorder will unlock and turns on. Let me know if you still need further help.

Answer #2: Posted by TheWiz on December 14th, 2015 7:10 AM

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I recommend calling Sony support about this issue. They should be able to help you out. Here's the number: 1 (800) 222-7669.

Related Sony RDR-GX255 Manual Pages

Limited Warranty - Page 1

...SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of protection to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your unit. it does not cover any such software is required. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player...; Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this...

Operating Instructions - Page 1

Operating Instructions - Page 2

...help...this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the...the plug itself has been turned off and on, the user... system so that might block the ventilation holes. •...DVD recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-GX255...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

... -RWVR -RWVideo +R Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs...

Operating Instructions - Page 6

Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable ...

Operating Instructions - Page 7

...71 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack 71 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 72 Settings and Adjustments 75 Using the Setup Displays 75 Clock Setting (Clock Set 76 Video Settings (Video 77 Audio... 90 Specifications 91 About i.LINK 93 Guide to Parts and Controls 94 Glossary 97 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 99 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 100 Index 105 7

Operating Instructions - Page 8

.../2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 39). Title List , Display the Title List...

Operating Instructions - Page 21

... apparatus. TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- TV INPUT TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG To Turn your TV on or off Adjust the volume of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Insert two size AA (R6...

Operating Instructions - Page 22

... one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy...

Operating Instructions - Page 27

VCR, etc. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Do not connect to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO...

Operating Instructions - Page 30

...Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 69) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable only on DVD-R VR using the "Disc...

Operating Instructions - Page 38

... after stopping a disc to original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) only). 38 - you stopped playing is a timer setting. The recorder turns off the Scan Audio function, set "Scan Audio... playback from the point where you stop timer recording by mistake. The recorder will be unlocked when you stopped the disc (Resume Play) Press H PLAY again after stopping playback. ...

Operating Instructions - Page 69

... playing a disc on equipment other DVD equipment. Finalizing is VR format compatible, you cannot edit or record on other than this recorder. Finalizing is necessary in order to play on VR format compatible equipment. The finalized discs can be played on equipment other VR mode compatible players. Finalizing is necessary in order to...

Operating Instructions - Page 84

z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. The power automatically turns off . Maintains low lighting regardless of whether power is on or off and then on the disc, you to return the setup settings to the factory settings. Command Mode Changes the command mode of discs without the Parental...

Operating Instructions - Page 86

...DVD programs could affect picture quality. Power The power does not turn...player, the copy-protection signal applied to "On." The channel on the screen. , If the equipment is set "Progressive" to "Off" in "Video" setup (page 78), or press DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD...TV's input back to help remedy the problem before requesting..., consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no...

Operating Instructions - Page 87

...equipment in "Audio" setup to fit the aspect ratio of the disc is output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check ...the recorder turned on for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) during playback, set "Dolby Digital" in "Audio" setup to "D-PCM" (page 79). , When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set ...

Operating Instructions - Page 89

... , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , Turn on the recorder. , Different command modes are recording. , The program that lasted for the recording. Others The recorder does...is adding disc data to the remote. , The same command mode is protected (page 67). Set a different command mode for both the Sony DVD equipment. The c indicator is flashing. , The disc does ...

Operating Instructions - Page 105

...Cleaning discs 90 Clock Set settings 76 "Combine Titles" 64 "Command Mode" 22, 84 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite ...(receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47,...D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 81 DVD Editing 56 DVD VIDEO 33, 97 DVD+R 30, 97 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 97 DVD-R 30, 97 DVD-RW 30, 97 E ...

Marketing Specifications - Page 1

RDR-GX255 Single Tray DVD Recorder Key Features Line Input Recording (No Tuner) HDMI™ Output with 720p/1080i Upscaling5 Set... to record desired programming from a connected Cable Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver through i.LINK® port6 Multi-Format DVD Disc Compatible3 Key Technologies HDMI™ Output with 1080i upscaling of your personal content on DV/Digital 8 tapes in video...

Marketing Specifications - Page 2

...LLC All others trademarks are property of Sony. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for DV...RDR-GX255 Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)3 DVD Playback: Yes3 DVD+R DL Recording: Yes3 DVD+R Recording: Yes3 DVD+RW Recording: Yes3 DVD-R Recording: Yes3 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Recording: Yes3 DVD...